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Ohio State TE Jeff Heuerman's pro day on March 13 is of critical importance because he wasn't featured in his collegiate offense, notes NFL Media.

"Minnesota's Maxx Williams unquestionably is the top tight end, but no other player at the position truly stood out at the combine," passed along College Football 24/7 writer Mike Huguenin. "Heuerman had mediocre college stats, finishing with just 52 career receptions. But he is a good athlete and should test well. And testing well could mean he becomes a second-day pick as teams search for a tight end." Heuerman, who measured in at the combine at 6-foot-5 1/8, 254 pounds (33 1/4" arms and 10 1/8" hands), only caught 52 passes for 792 yards and seven touchdowns across his entire four season career at Ohio State. Mar 1 - 7:40 PM

Heuerman, who did not participate in the Senior Bowl, also has 33 1/4" arms and 10 1/8" hands. His role diminished a bit in 2014, and as a whole Heuerman caught 52 passes for 792 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons. Feb 19 - 10:59 AM

Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke believes Ohio State senior TE Jeff Heuerman has made a case to be "the No. 2 [rated tight end in the class] as a versatile talent in a slightly underwhelming class."

Minnesota's Maxx Williams is the consensus top tight end in the class. "Ohio State relies on Heuerman far more as a blocker than a pass-catcher," Burke wrote. "Heuerman has, however, flashed the ability to trouble defenses downfield, plus will stand out above some of his positional counterparts for the work he does in the run game." Heuerman posted only 17 catches for 207 yards and two touchdowns, but it's fair to point out that he struggled with injuries in 2014, and was also a victim of Ohio State having too many mouths to feed on offense. Jan 13 - 6:46 PM

CBS Sports' Rob Rang believes Ohio State senior TE Jeff Heuerman "has helped himself in 2014 because of his improvements as a blocker in the Buckeyes' offense."

An important note on Heuerman's draft stock, because he'd posted only 17 catches for 207 yards and two touchdowns heading into Monday night. "Lining up in the backfield, inline or out wide, he does a terrific job breaking down and engaging with his target, sustaining his blocks with technique and toughness," Rang wrote. "Heuerman was always an above average athlete for the position, but he has finally put it all together to best use that fluidity in his routes and after the catch. He could be a top-100 prospect due to his all-around, versatile skill-set." Jan 12 - 9:46 PM